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Sneaky Pete

2015 – 2019Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic767.5Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

A gripping, tense drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E10 "The Longest Day" 9.0

Episodes

8.2
8.3
7.8

Story

The truth is always changing.

A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he’s never had.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Undercover Identity Crisis
  • Complex Family Ties
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • High-Stakes Deception
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Suspenseful Pacing

Cast

24 of 174 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jon Avnet, Laura Innes, Michael Dinner
Written by
Ian MacDonald, Graham Yost, Fred Golan
Produced by
Margo Myers, Sal Calleros, Jennifer Kennedy
Music by
Nathan Barr, Stephen Lukach

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Facts

August 7, 2015 · May 10, 2019 · Ended

First aired
August 7, 2015
Last aired
May 10, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Punch-Clock Villain, Deadly Euphemism, Lovable Rogue +9

  • Punch-Clock Villain
  • Deadly Euphemism
  • Lovable Rogue
  • The Chessmaster
  • The Gambler
  • Kansas City Shuffle
  • Intro-Only Point of View
  • Con Man
  • It's Personal
  • Affably Evil
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Artistic License – Law

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sneaky Pete?"

Questions about Sneaky Pete

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sneaky Pete?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Sneaky Pete streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 89 other countries.

Is Sneaky Pete worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 76).

Which season of Sneaky Pete is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Longest Day (season 1, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is The Huckleberry Jones (season 3, episode 2) at 7.4.

What tropes does Sneaky Pete use?

Punch-Clock VillainDeadly EuphemismLovable RogueThe ChessmasterThe GamblerKansas City ShuffleIntro-Only Point of ViewCon ManIt's PersonalAffably EvilBlack-and-Gray MoralityArtistic License – Lawand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Punch-Clock Villain, Deadly Euphemism, and Lovable Rogue.